Mungbean Production, Crop Establishment and Management

Crop Establishment and Management
Mungbean Production

	Sow seeds on raised beds in two rows per bed, spaced 45 cm apart. Seed rate varies with seed size and season. It is usually 20 kg/ha in spring and autumn, and 16 kg/ha in summer. The number of plants maintained per meter row length is 20 in spring and autumn, and 15 in summer. Weedicides such as alachlor at 1.5 kg a.i./ha in summer and autumn; and chloramben at 2.5 kg a.i./ha in spring are applied as a pre-emergence spray to control weeds. Handweeding at about 40 days after planting is beneficial.
	Irrigate depending upon weather, soil and field conditions. Usually the first irrigation is required just after seedling emergence.
	Later apply 2-3 more irrigations at 10-15 day intervals during the dry season. Generally, no irrigation is needed during the rainy season except when drought occurs.
	Practice intertillage by hand or cultivator once or twice to promote healthy plant growth.